Therapy hasn't helped in the past. But I need to do something, FFS. What else should I try?
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posted by indognito
on Nov 2, 2012 -
13 answers
Name that medication! Vaguely remembered medication from the early to mid-1980s. I was mildly depressed, feeling in a rut. I went to a Kaiser psychiatrist in San Diego, CA. He prescribed a small, white pill that I took for a relatively short time (don't think I refilled the 'scrip)--it was great, no side effects, just elevated my mood enough that I could do other stuff to help myself: started exercising, lost some weight, got out of the house more...just felt better. The records from that time are long gone--I checked. Any ideas about what it might have been?
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posted by agatha_magatha
on Aug 23, 2012 -
19 answers
I am too young to be on all this medication. I’m willing to make drastic lifestyle changes to get off of them. Please help me.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2012 -
35 answers
Please help me make a plan to deal with the aftermath of this episode of severe depression. For various reasons I would really prefer not to be enrolled in college
again next semester. It's long, I'm sorry, but I wrote this too quickly to pare things out.
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posted by bilabial
on Nov 30, 2011 -
12 answers
Am I depressed because I hate my job? or do I hate my job because I'm depressed? Quitting is a bad idea, right? What about going to a psychiatric hospital? (warning: long)
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posted by sarahj
on Sep 1, 2011 -
29 answers
I suffer from severe anxiety and PTSD stemming from an abusive childhood. I have frequent panic attacks, flashbacks, and bouts of derealization that are terrifying to me. I'm going to see a psychiatrist soon, and I'd like to know what to expect. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2011 -
10 answers
MentalhealthFilter: dealing with the trial and error of meds, wondering if it's just me or if it's really a brain issue.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2011 -
11 answers
Should I just accept that I need to be on SSRIs? Are there other meds that would help me more effectively?
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posted by whalebreath
on Jun 3, 2011 -
35 answers
I wanted to give someone a link to a paper comparing the efficacy of CBT versus other methods for treating depression, but I can't find it in my bookmarks. Could someone follow up with links/a link comparing the efficacies of treatments for depression?
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posted by bleary
on Mar 20, 2011 -
6 answers
How does someone know if a stimulant medication (adderall) is helping them the way it was intended to for ADD, or if they are searching for a reason to continue a substance that makes them feel good (aka addictive behaviors)?
Where is the line between a "need for functioning" and "it makes me feel better therefore I function better"?
Don't most people function better on a stimulant?
(also some ethical questions inside about working in the mental health industry...)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2010 -
30 answers
What kind of resources -- blogs, online communities, etc. -- are out there for a woman who is trying to wean herself from anti-depressants, in hopes of getting pregnant?
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posted by palliser
on Dec 29, 2009 -
8 answers
Have you used anti-depressants successfully? How did you deal with the insinuating little voice that said, "You may be feeling better, but it's really just the pills--without them, deep down, you're still a sad/angry/dysfunctional person."
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2009 -
44 answers
Heart racing/pounding upon waking up. This happens in the morning and also when I take naps.
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posted by desjardins
on Dec 8, 2008 -
21 answers
Is Lamictal effective for treating depression? I have a life-long history of depression with a 20 year history of SSRI use. They are effective. Recently I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and a new doctor, after one meeting has taken me off Zoloft saying it would make the mania aspect of bi-polar worse and Lamictal is the only treatment needed for depression. She actually said it was an anti-depressant. I know my depression is worse, getting even more so and, because of my HMO am having trouble finding a second opinion. Does anyone have experience with Lamictal as an effective anti-depressent?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 2, 2007 -
16 answers
I need to get back on meds for my depression; however, I am uninsured at the moment and can't afford them. What options if any are available for obtaining discounted prescription medication?
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posted by GS1977
on Sep 17, 2007 -
19 answers
As a former athlete, I am having trouble coping with both the loss of my sport, and in its absence, the associated lack of euphoria. What can I do to feel better without taking anti-depressants?
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posted by |n$eCur3
on Jun 12, 2006 -
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My doctor wants to put me on anti-depressants, but I'm hesitant. What experiences do you have with them, and would you recommend dealing with the depression naturally or with the medication?
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posted by jonathanstrange
on May 24, 2006 -
44 answers
If you're taking medication that alters your personality, do you let people know? What kind of pitfalls or issues do you face with this kind of thing?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2006 -
15 answers
Will your regular doctor prescribe you depression medication, or will they just send you to a psychiatrist?
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posted by lychee
on Aug 5, 2005 -
29 answers
